St. Peter's student qualifies for national competition

FALLBROOK – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School third-grader Emma Sue Martinez and her invention qualified for the National Invention Convention in Dearborn, Michigan. Over 170 young inventors from 23 schools, grades K-8, came to Maxim Integrated in San Jose, April 13, from throughout California.

Students were nominated to attend this state convention by their teachers and classmates. The students presented their inventions, displayed their creative and practical solutions to real-life problems, and were celebrated for their achievements.

Emma Sue's invention, the "Scoop No More," for the Agriculture, Pets and Animal Care division, makes cleaning up after cats a much more efficient process. The device sifts through the entire litter from the bottom up, all at once, only removing the waste for disposal. Emma Sue thought of the invention while performing her daily chores at home. She was awarded the Merit Grade Award and invited to the National Competition.

Students Ava Gunther and Zeaxar Torres also participated in the state competition with their inventions; Ava Gunther created "Kidz 911 Pack" for the Health and Medical Technology category, and Zeaxar Torres made "Homers Combers 18" for the Consumer Goods and Fashion category.

Submitted by St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School.